CROSS PLAINS H S
168 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Cross Plains High School is located in the small, rural community of Cross Plains, Texas, and serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Cross Plains Independent School District. As a small-town institution, the school typically fosters a close-knit environment where students, faculty, and the local community are highly interconnected. The school is known for its strong emphasis on traditional academic programming, coupled with a commitment to extracurricular activities that help define the social fabric of the town.
Athletically and culturally, the school is deeply integrated into the spirit of the local community, often rallying around its mascot, the Buffaloes. Given its location in Callahan County, the school plays a vital role in the regional education landscape, focusing on preparing students for life after graduation—whether that involves entering the workforce, pursuing trade certifications, or attending higher education. With its modest size, Cross Plains High School provides a personalized learning experience that is characteristic of rural Texas education, prioritizing individual student success within a supportive, community-focused setting.
Athletically and culturally, the school is deeply integrated into the spirit of the local community, often rallying around its mascot, the Buffaloes. Given its location in Callahan County, the school plays a vital role in the regional education landscape, focusing on preparing students for life after graduation—whether that involves entering the workforce, pursuing trade certifications, or attending higher education. With its modest size, Cross Plains High School provides a personalized learning experience that is characteristic of rural Texas education, prioritizing individual student success within a supportive, community-focused setting.
168
Total Students
17.4
Full-Time Teachers
9.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 130 |
| Hispanic | 35 |
| Two or More | 2 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White130 (77.4 %)
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Hispanic35 (20.8 %)
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Two or More2 (1.2 %)
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American Indian1 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | N/A |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | CROSS PLAINS ISD |
| Phone: | (254)725-6121 |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 168 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 17.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 9.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 96 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 1 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
25
Grade 8
35
Grade 9
25
Grade 10
30
Grade 11
27
Grade 12
26
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 25 |
| Grade 8 | 35 |
| Grade 9 | 25 |
| Grade 10 | 30 |
| Grade 11 | 27 |
| Grade 12 | 26 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 74 | 44% |
| Male | 94 | 56% |